Career Readiness and Professional Development Session for Business Economics Students
A special online session was conducted under BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development to guide students on career preparation, CV development, employability skills, interview readiness, and career opportunities related to the Department’s specialization areas.
BEC 3180 Swimming Session Enhances Students’ Personal and Professional Development
A Swimming Session was conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, providing students with practical training in swimming, water safety, and physical fitness while promoting confidence, resilience, discipline, and overall well-being.
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge Receives International Distinction for Promoting Ethical Leadership in Higher Education
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chair Professor of Business Economics, was appointed as an Academic Guardian of Olympic Values under the international Ethos Universitas framework in recognition of his distinguished academic leadership, ethical service, and contributions to higher education.
BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development – Social Dancing Session
A Social Dancing Session was conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, providing students with a practical learning experience that enhanced confidence, communication, teamwork, and professional etiquette through active participation.
ECONINSIGHT -Entering a New Era of Academic Excellence
ECONINSIGHT 2026, organised by the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON), was successfully held as a fully virtual programme, extending the Department’s flagship educational initiative to G.C.E. Advanced Level Commerce students across Sri Lanka through expert-led online sessions conducted by the Department’s academic staff.
Zumba Session Conducted for BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development
A Zumba session was successfully conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, promoting physical well-being, teamwork, and personal development through an engaging practical learning experience led by the Physical Education Unit.
5th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the Department of Business Economics
The 5th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the Department of Business Economics was held on 6 May 2026, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m., at the New Faculty Board Room of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The meeting commenced with the singing of the University Anthem. […]
Yoga Session for Third-Year Undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics
As part of the BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development course, a Yoga Session was organized for the third-year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics on 17 June 2026 at the International Theravada Buddhist Center, Wijerama. The session was conducted by renowned Yoga Master Mr. Janaka Perera, under the guidance and supervision of the […]
Business Economics Students Join Spring Language and Cultural Programme 2026 in China
Students of the Department of Business Economics, namely Sadini Silva, Vidhushi Samarakkodi, Lihini Harischandra, Sanuri Perera, Abilakshi Herath, Savindu Wijetilleke, and Supun Rasanjana, participated in the Spring Language and Cultural Programme 2026, a ten-day international programme hosted by Zhejiang Shuren University in Hangzhou, China. The programme was conducted as part of the longstanding academic relationship […]
Congratulations to Prof. Dinesha Siriwardhane
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Dinesha Siriwardhane on being promoted to the Professorship at the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.